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FOR WRITERS

Competitions and Opportunities

Wondering where to send that finished manuscript or short story? Need a deadline to write towards? We’ve collated an up-to-date list of writing competitions, opportunities and awards for writers. Entries are in order of closing date.

The 2024 ABR Elizabeth Jolley Short Story Prize
Seeking original short stories of between 2,000 and 5,000 words on any subject and in any style.
Prize Money: Worth a total of $12,500
Closing: 22 April 2024
Click here for more information and to enter.

2024 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards
Entries are now open in the six award categories:
– Fiction
– Poetry
– Non-fiction
– Australian History
– Children’s Literature
– Young Adult Literature
Prize money: Worth a total of $600,000
Closing: 19 March 2024
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